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Balaji Srinivasan

Coverage of Balaji Srinivasan in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Oct 15 · 18:57 UTCMost recent: Aug 20 · 10:41 UTC
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  • BUSINESSAug 20 · 10:41 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    A tech campus in Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city got shut down. One crypto executive is on a mission to revive it.

    Jeff Yew, of Monochrome Asset Management, plans to revive the former Network School campus in Forest City, Malaysia. The site was a tech commune located in the $100 billion "ghost town" development after being shut down by authorities. Yew proposes establishing Forest City as a centralized hub for AI and blockchain technology to concentrate crypto-entrepreneurs who are currently scattered across Southeast Asia.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 08:49 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    How Israeli presence in Forest City exposes the Zionist-aligned underbelly of Malaysia

    Malaysia's government investigates alleged Israeli involvement in the Network School in Johor, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowing to deport Israeli nationals. The U.S. summoned Malaysia's ambassador to address the nation's stance on Israel, while founder Balaji Srinivasan seeks clarification on Malaysia's investment policies.

  • TECHNOLOGYAug 2 · 17:05 UTCTECHCRUNCH
    Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School

    Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School, a 'frontier community for techno-optimists.' The article questions the current status of the initiative.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 26 · 04:30 UTCFORTUNE
    Booted from Malaysia, tech guru Balaji Srinivasan finds a new patron for his ‘nomad’ commune: Kazakhstan

    Balaji Srinivasan, a tech guru and former Coinbase CTO, had his Network School in Malaysia shut down after a regulatory crackdown linked to Israeli nationals, leading him to sign a new agreement with Kazakhstan for his 'nomad' commune. Malaysian authorities revoked the school's licenses, citing licensing violations, while Srinivasan aims to establish a techno-optimism hub in Central Asia.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 22 · 01:05 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Balaji’s Network School turns to Kazakhstan amid Malaysia setback

    The agreement gives Balaji Srinivasan’s tech community a potential new base in Kazakhstan. Malaysian authorities are clamping down on the Network School over alleged licensing breaches.

  • POLITICSJul 17 · 11:54 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Malaysia vows to deport Israelis found in digital nomads community

    Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Israeli nationals found in the country will be deported immediately due to Malaysia's lack of recognition of Israel. Authorities are investigating allegations that Israelis are involved in Network School, a digital nomad community in Johor, and Forest City, a China-backed development project.

  • POLITICSJul 17 · 09:42 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Malaysia’s Network School probe raises questions over openness to tech talent

    Malaysia's Johor state authorities are investigating Network School, a private co-living and co-working community in Forest City founded by American tech investor and former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan. The probe follows allegations involving Israelis and raises concerns about immigration scrutiny and political sensitivities affecting the country's efforts to attract digital nomads and global tech talent.

  • WORLDJul 17 · 01:54 UTCCOINTELEGRAPH
    Balaji seeks Malaysia deal, threatens exit after Network School probe

    Balaji Srinivasan, founder of Network School, has sought a deal with Malaysia but threatened to exit the country if not welcomed, citing a probe into the school. He stated there are other countries willing to host the institution if Malaysia does not provide a favorable environment.

  • BUSINESSJul 17 · 00:59 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Investor Srinivasan Seeks Meeting with Anwar’s Office After Raid

    Investor Balaji Srinivasan requested a meeting with the office of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after immigration officers raided his startup school in Forest City, a mega-development in Johor.

  • SECURITYJul 15 · 10:16 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Malaysia’s Anwar warns any Israelis at Johor tech commune to be ‘deported immediately’

    Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that any Israelis found at a tech commune in Johor would be deported immediately due to Malaysia not recognizing Israel. The commune, called The Network School, was founded by former Coinbase executive Balaji Srinivasan in Forest City and is under a national security investigation.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 15 · 05:46 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents

    Malaysia's Immigration Department confirmed that members of a digital nomad community led by Balaji Srinivasan have valid travel documents, following an investigation into claims some Israelis used non-Israeli passports to enter the country. The community, called The Network School, was founded by Srinivasan in 2024.

  • BUSINESSApr 20 · 10:31 UTCDECRYPT
    Coinbase Tests AI Agents Modeled on ‘Legendary’ Former Execs

    Coinbase is testing AI agents designed to replicate the decision-making styles of co-founder Fred Ehrsam and former CTO Balaji Srinivasan. The initiative aims to model the strategies of these influential executives using artificial intelligence.

  • BUSINESSApr 20 · 06:16 UTCTHE BLOCK
    Coinbase tests AI agents that offer high-level feedback to staff

    Coinbase is testing AI agents designed to provide high-level feedback to staff. These agents are modeled after former executives Fred Ehrsam and Balaji Srinivasan, as announced by CEO Brian Armstrong.

  • TECHNOLOGYOct 15 · 18:57 UTC
    Bitcoin Newcomers FAQ - Please read!

    The /r/Bitcoin Newcomers FAQ provides educational resources for understanding Bitcoin, including articles, books, and videos by notable figures like Wences Casares and Andreas Antonopoulos. It highlights Bitcoin's key properties such as limited supply, decentralization, and censorship resistance.